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Maybe what adpiucf meant was that some alumnae (who don't want to clean up after actives during recruitment or read to elementary school kids) might find it interesting to help preserve a piece of their GLO's history - maybe they're into historical collections or antiques or whatever. (Before I get flamed for that statement, please realize that I in no way think that badges area simply a nice piece of antique jewelry, but they have a special meaning to each of us - which is why I think they should be returned to the orgs if the member doesn't want it.)
And she never said that it gives alums more of a sense of purpose - I don't see what's so offensive about that - it's simply providing another activity for alumnae. Some alums might really get a kick out of a display at nationals that says "Badge of Founder Susie Sorority, donated by Annie Alumna."
Are you really going to be insulted if an alum buys a badge for your chapter and tell her that she should come to the house during rush and serve icewater instead? Why not recognize that everyone has different levels of involvement and respect what they do for the GLO, whether rescuing badges or advising a chapter? I'm just not sure why everyone is attacking her for this statement.
That said, I think that most of the situations in which someone is willing to rescue a badge involve someone who is already involved, like SmartBlonde said. I can't imagine someone who hasn't paid their alum dues in twenty years being willing to shell out for the stolen badge of a national director, or whatever, but you never know.
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